student welfare
Alarming Rise in Student Suicides: 13-Year-Old's Death Highlights Urgent Need for School Mental Health Reforms
Nov 22, 2025 10:37 pm CST
A concerning trend of student suicides continues as a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra jumped from her school building, with her father alleging teacher harassment. This marks the fourth similar tragedy this month, including cases in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Jaipur, raising critical questions about student mental health support, teacher accountability, and the urgent need for comprehensive anti-bullying measures in educational institutions across India.
Medical Student Found Dead at AIIMS Nagpur: Investigation Underway as Officials Rule Out Academic Stress
Nov 14, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A first-year postgraduate dermatology student at AIIMS Nagpur, Samriddhi Pandey, was found deceased in her room. Officials state academic pressure was unlikely the cause due to the relatively structured nature of dermatology studies. The incident has prompted discussions about mental health resources available at medical institutions, while police continue their investigation into this tragic case.
JNU Students' Union Election 2025: Vote Counting Underway with 67% Turnout, Results Expected November 6
Nov 05, 2025 10:09 pm CST
Counting for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) elections is currently in progress following Tuesday's polls which recorded a 67% voter turnout. The ideological battle between Left Unity and ABVP continues with 9,043 eligible voters selecting candidates for four central panel positions. Results will be announced on November 6, potentially reshaping campus political dynamics after last year's split outcome.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dismisses DMK Student Programs as Response to Vijay's Growing Influence
Sep 26, 2025 12:52 am CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa clarifies that DMK's student welfare programs are part of a century-old tradition, not a response to actor-politician Vijay's popularity. The minister discusses economic challenges from US tariffs, highlights Tamil Nadu's investment growth, and addresses FDI statistics criticism while commenting on the H-1B visa situation affecting Indian talent globally.